I heard the MTA conveyed LIRR Alco S-1 switcher #407 in-house to Staten Island Transit in the late 1970's when the new SW-1001's and MP-15ac's arrived. Is this true? Can anyone elaborate on this? Interesting, if true. Floated across on car float??? Thanks.

Not only true, but removed on a barge! The locomotive is working on a tourist line, I believe in NY state. 407 and another, I believe of US Army heritage, although perhaps B&O, were rescued at the 11th hour (actually 11th hour and 59 minutes), by preservationists. These were expensive moves, but thank goodness someone saved a "purebred"!

RGlueck wrote:Not only true, but removed on a barge! The locomotive is working on a tourist line, I believe in NY state. 407 and another, I believe of US Army heritage, although perhaps B&O, were rescued at the 11th hour (actually 11th hour and 59 minutes), by preservationists. These were expensive moves, but thank goodness someone saved a "purebred"!

#407 April 6, 1977 to SIRTOA from the LIRR. Data: John ScalaStaten Island Rapid Transit, will be sold when new power arrives. Clifton, NY 05/25/07 Photo: Bob AndersonSold to: Catskill Mountain Railroad Departed Staten Island by truck on April 30. Unit was delivered to Mt. Tremper on May 6, 2010 reassembled and running on May 7. Info: Otto Vondrak

I know Downeast Scenic Railroad would love to have her, if Catskill decides to part ways with the S1. So long as the locomotive remains in serviceable condition, I am certain she would have a good home in Maine.

When I was there 407 worked the western portion of the railroad which is no longer in operation. I believe it's cut off from the eastern portion which is the portion in operation. I'm sure if they wanted they could truck the unit to the east.

Kingston is a nice town with enough attractions to make a trip there worth while. Beside the CMRR there are maritime attractions on the river. There's also a trolley museum and ride there too.

The CMRR placed the engine and its train on isolated trackage owned by the railroad in Phoenicia, NY last January. It will remain there until the CMRR builds its new yard in Kingston, when it will be moved to Kingston by road, or the CMRR resumes service in Phoenicia.